1999 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XK (450 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 192 kg more than 1999 Jaguar XK.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Jaguar XK (604 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar XK | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XK | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 604 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
